BanduXX Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:11 PM

The decision was made NOT in response to requests from various farmer associations but purely because SJB had this in their manifesto. Copy Cats..

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SODHA Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:15 PM

Being scared of NPP, he is trying every cheap tactics to convince voters. Isn't this a violation of Election law?

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Nimal 1 Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:17 PM

Undoubtedly an election "gundu" after being silent on this matter all along. What will the IMF say about this? Just imagine the low levels to which this regime will stoop to gain a few more votes.

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Voter Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:22 PM

Even though it’s a blatant violation of election law…it’s too late Mr. Bond

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Sokrates Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:24 PM

A completely wrong decision. Farmers who need loans, especially immediately after a harvest, cannot operate properly. Farmers should no longer be given any loans at all, except for innovative investments that increase harvests but not for day-to-day survival. It cannot be at the expense of taxpayers, who already have to pay horrendous costs for agricultural products. I can only advise everyone not to have their accounts in state banks. The government cannot force private banks to write off farmers' debts unless the government compensates the banks.

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Don Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:25 PM

Dear People…. This could have been done before if Ranil had a heart to feel the struggling farmers. He does this as a bribe. No you people deserved this and it is not more than getting an outstanding amount. Please vote to someone else of your choice. Ranil is a vicious man. We don’t want him in Presidential seat any longer.

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Nimal Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:36 PM

Whatever the cause is.. It is a great move..!

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Yohan Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:36 PM

It is a an election violation. You cannot take major decisions like this during an election. Ranil has violated the election law multiple times by now and he will loose civil rights after this election for sure.

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Last chance Tuesday, 03 September 2024 02:43 PM

This man should be taken to courts no sooner his precedency is gone

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Ram P Tuesday, 03 September 2024 03:10 PM

If the EC is permitting Ranil to violate election laws in this manner, it is un fair by all the other candidates. EC appear to be deaf

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Standing Naked in the Public Square Tuesday, 03 September 2024 03:25 PM

Thank you, dear President. Now get ready to enjoy(?) your retirement

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Voter Tuesday, 03 September 2024 03:49 PM

You cannot fool the farmers with this! The vote is going for another party Yeah!! :D

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Mahasen Senevirathne Tuesday, 03 September 2024 03:54 PM

Ppl like RW are the main reason why SL remains bankrupt and under developed. His old mindset is causing your brain to malfunction and to see only a limited scope. Just becoz you won 1 or 2 matches wont make you the best captain ? historic performance and their future plans (for an 80 year old?) matter! Hard work was done by the citizens, not the politicians they never stopped using Benz cars or 4X4 SUVs when ppl couldn't even afford bus ticket ? Did they stop robbing ..VFS scandal Sugar ?

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Buddhist Tuesday, 03 September 2024 04:04 PM

This decision, again, is a violation of election laws. Ranil should be investigated after the election, and his civic rights should be removed if he is found guilty. Ranilis is not above the law.

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Have A Open Mind and Except Change Tuesday, 03 September 2024 04:46 PM

NPP has updated themselves to meet the challenges of the new era. If Japan and Germany can change from their past authoritarian rule, so can NPP. Majority of the candidates are professionals and were not around in 80s. Anyway, they are aware of the people power as seen in 2022 if they decide to make a U turn!

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Bernard Jayatilake Tuesday, 03 September 2024 04:56 PM

It should be corrected as "this decision was taken in view of the pending elections where the head-of -state is to record an unprecedented electoral debacle at the hands of the voters as this gimmick will definitely backfire as it smacks influencing the farmers who form a sizable block of voters".

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sam Tuesday, 03 September 2024 04:57 PM

Where are the election laws?

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Soori Maripalan Tuesday, 03 September 2024 07:38 PM

This Pina doing all Pin work! The EC must stop such things as soon as possible!!

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Sri Wickrema Tuesday, 03 September 2024 08:03 PM

Did the government get the green light from the IMF? RW has become the modern Jolly Santa Claus. He has stooped to such a low level to win the election. .

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 03 September 2024 10:02 PM

This is a big relief to farmers no doubt, rather than this, why not consider giving two kilos of rice to each citizen free of charge per month.

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Sambo Wednesday, 04 September 2024 07:52 AM

I think the election commission must take action to the actions of RW while the country is at the foot of elections to make such promises and break the laws. He is foxing the people left right and centre and no action taken.

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Take whatever you can,when you can. Wednesday, 04 September 2024 08:28 AM

Why are you all crying and complaining like widows? Take whatever you can from the Govt. or AKD or Sajit or Namal or any other candidate. This is the time you can get something from politicians. Learn from Marikkar of SJB. He wants car permits from Ranil, and if Sajith gives he will take another permit. It is simple as that.

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